Detailed commentary accompanying the official text of Called to Common Mission. Includes the text of The Tucson Resolution, an ELCA resolution adopted by the Conference of Bishops providing a brief summary of elements of Called to Common Mission, and addressing implications of the agreement.

Surveys authoritative sources as a basis for the ecumenism of "joining with other Christians," then sketches a history of Lutheran ecumenical experience to suggest continuity with ELCA predecessor churches.

Use this collection of recipes, stories, and table blessings to prepare global dishes for your family and congregation, and to highlight The Lutheran World Federation and ELCA World Hunger Appeal. The global recipes, adapted for North American cooks, are categorized by the agricultural cycle (dishes for growing, planting, harvesting, and "hungry" seasons); the religious cycle (dishes for religious celebrations and observances); the life cycle (dishes for important days like birthdays, weddings, and funerals); and daily life (breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks). Coproduced by the LWF, the ELCA, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

As churches of the Reformation, the ELCA, Reformed Church in America, United Church of Christ, and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., signed an ecumenical proposal of historic importance in 1997. After 32 years in the making, and in light of identified doctrinal differences and consensus, these churches worked together to form a foundational document titled "A Formula of Agreement."

The agreement declared these four churches together in full communion on the basis of a common calling, a desire to bear visible witness to the unity of the church, and a need to engage together in Godís mission.